1972 Ford LTD vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 175 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford LTD | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LTD | 300 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2940 mm |